Engineering Economy (Edition 11) (Hardcover)

Used by over 500,000 students, this best-selling text provides a sound understanding of the principles, basic concepts, and methodology of engineering economy. Built upon the rich and time-tested teaching materials of earlier editions, it is extensively revised and updated to reflect current trends and issues, with an emphasis on the economics of engineering design throughout. It provides one of the most complete and up-to-date studies of this vitally important field. *NEW - More design economics problems and cost estimating. *NEW - A full chapter on Communicating Engineering Economy Study Results (Ch. 15). *NEW - Global issues - Discussed in terms of exchange rate problems. *NEW - Deflation effects on project economics highlighted. *NEW - New and updated end-of-chapter problems. *NEW - Test Companion Website www.prenhall.com/sullivan - Devoted to electronic media that supports engineering economy courses. *NEW - Student portfolios - Offers suggestions for creating and using student portfolios to facilitate integrated learning of topics in engineering economy. Invites students to become actively involved in the learning process. *NEW - Economic Value Added - Uses an after-tax cash